My friend and his family were in town and they wanted fish tacos and this is the best place i know for it. I like how they fry their tripas too. Ambiance is typical family owned, hole in the wall vibe. Staff was friendly, price was reasonable, and servings were generous. Heads up: no pickled carrots/peppers/onion :( Definitely coming back and highly recommend. read more

El Jarocho Seafood - Fish tacos were huge and delicious, tripas, cabeza, asada, and carnitas were also good - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

I went there and waited 25 minutes for my food walked out to my car got in opened up my food and there was a hair sticking out of my Torta I went back in there they canceled the transaction and charged me only for my drink that was $8 they should've made things right and just refunded me my drink as well very disappointing on the service. read more

Super polite and fast service and very very yummy food the only thing is it isn't exactly cheap for what you get and the ambiance isn't the nicest ever. Still a super goated spot and I definitely recommend! :D read more

El Jarocho Seafood - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

Hidden gem in Ventura, seafood cocktail is great! . Also chilaquiles awesome. And good prices.

Really bad service, make sure don't pay cash, you ask for the receipt and don't get one,, is not the same place since el jarrocho got sick

Ok so the food was excellent tasting. I got Shrimp Tacos, 1 a la Parrilla and 1 breaded. The parrilla came with veggies on a corn tortilla(2) and unfortunately dissolved with the juices so I ate it more like a taco salad, the bread one came on a large flour tortilla and with some lettuce and avocado definitely looked less appealing than the parrilla one, could use some chipotle sauce to help out the flavor. My biggest negative was the time, it took them 40 minutes to give me my food and I ordered at 1:20 got food at 2:02. Lucky I had an hour lunch that day but I could have been told ahead of placing my order incase I was in a hurry and had a 30 minute lunch. Will be back at different time to see if service is faster. read more

El Jarocho Seafood - Shrimp Taco breaded - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

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One of my favorite places for chilaquiles verdes and the shrimp cocktail by far the best I've had.

What happen to just regular green salsa please bring it back :( this place is good. Also can my hubby just order a side of mole please make this a thing again back then he could but now they have changed the rules here and there they will let him buy it. read more

El Jarocho Seafood - We just want green salsa the one pictured is sour and very lemony - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

This place is the spot for shrimp cocktails! When I tell you that this is the best I think I've ever had! The broth in the cocktail is so flavorful and doesn't need anything added. They give you a side of habanero salsa that adds such great spiciness. So many shrimp that you get one in every bite and plenty of avocado too. You get complimentary chips and a self-serve salsa bar which had so many delicious options. Their green salsa and avocado salsa were my favorite. My husband had the shrimp burrito and loved it as well! This is 100% my go to spot for mariscos now and I can't wait to try other items. read more

El Jarocho Seafood - Shrimp cocktail - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

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This place has changed so much over the last weeks/months I go in and don't see Jarocho the owner anymore, maybe they changed owners? Before everyone used to be super nice & welcoming. The food was so amazing. Today I was very disappointed customer service is change and so is the taste. What a disappointment I hope jarocho is back soon or this business is going downhill. Ladies are very rude and unprofessional. read more

It has been a while since the first time I that I dared try the delicious shrimp cocktail that this places servers up. Time after time the owner has put out a great seafood cocktail keeping up the consistency and flavor each time. The only reason for the downgrade on the stars from 5 to 4 is the rest of the menu. I can't in good conscience say that this place serves good or decent Mexican food because they don't. I have tried a variety of menu items and every single one has disappointed. It sucks because I know the seafood cocktails are good but when I go with someone who doesn't like fish, there is not anything else I can recommend to them. Oh well, at least this is a my go-to place for a cocktails and I'll just leave the Mexican food to other restaurants that can prepare a decent meal. read more

Absolutely the best ceviche I've ever had. Big portions and excellent food. We will be back. read more

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On our way to Santa Barbara we stop by here to get a quick bite. We got a shrimp cocktail. It was DELICIOUS very fresh. I hhighly recommend this place. It's a small hole in the wall, but food was great. The waiter was friendly with us. read more

El Jarocho Seafood - Shrimp cocktail to go.. - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

Carne asada burrito and shrimp cocktail. Reasonably priced, considering the hike in most things nowadays. Burrito came on a hot plate. Taste was good, but had some grizzle. The plating was boring. It was just a burrito on a white plate. Shrimp cocktail (large size) was good but a bit too sweet. It had a lot of shrimp which was good. Service: No server. Order at the counter, and a person will bring food to your table. Overall, no regret in trying out a new place but not a place I would return to eagerly. read more

El Jarocho Seafood - Large Shrimp Cocktail - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

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This place has the best tacos I've ever had. So damn good, I can't believe how delicious.

The costumer service sucked!! Rude ladies you ask for something and its like you bug them. Sucks because the food is good. Just the cashiers have a shitty attitude. read more

Pretty good cocktail and service was good also and alway from all the busy spots in Ventura . Great food and burritos

Service has become faster! The food tastes great and has authentic flavor , The portions are large. Price is reasonable

If you are craving a shrimp cocktail this is the place to come. The restaurant is very small so it does have limited seating. I recently ordered a shrimp cocktail but with no pulp. I placed a pick up order and they are always quick with to go orders. The employees are always friendly too. I would love to try more items on their menu but you can never go wrong with a shrimp cocktail. read more

Here on a trip from Seattle to visit family we wanted some good Mexican food, and we got it here! The coctel grande was incredible and absolutely full of delicious chunks of tender seafood, great value. The service was super nice and welcoming. It was a wonderful day to sit outside at the nice shaded tables. I would love to come here again! read more

El Jarocho Seafood - Coctel Grande - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

Best shrimp cocktail in town!! Service was good! Came in close to closing time and they served us perfectly read more

Tried this spot for weekend lunch. One fish, one shrimp. Two tacos were a big filling lunch. The only downside for me, I would prefer corn to flour tortillas. All of the salsas I tried from the salsa bar were excellent. Think I may have done myself a disservice by ordering tacos here because all of the other tables were getting great looking tostadas and cocteles. I will have to come back to try those items! Give this place a try when in North Ventura. read more

El Jarocho Seafood - Salsas from the salsa bar and comp chips - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

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A tiny little store that packs a string punch. They have everything but come for the seafood cocktails full of plump shrimp, tender octopus, or abalone. read more

El Jarocho Seafood - Small shrimp cocktail. - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

Delicious hidden joint in Ventura! There's so many great seafood spots in the area but we came across this one on Yelp and it did not disappoint. We ordered the shrimp ceviche, the mixed ceviche, and fish tacos. All were fresh, flavorful, and the portions were good. The grilled fish tacos are definitely big but yummy! My favorite were the salsas THEY WERE ALL AMAZINGLY AUTHENTIC. I haven't been to a restaurant that has 5 homemade salsas that all taste fantastic, 10/10. The restaurant and parking lot are both small but they do have some tables out front and there is street parking available. They are busy and people were sharing the few available seats. Its a friendly community that will pass the large hot sauce around for everyone to have some. Small side note, the prices you see online are definitely accurate. Just FYI. I definitely recommend and plan to visit again. read more

Tasty food. Nice presentation. Friendly vibe. Reasonable pricing. What's not to like about El Jarocho? Thanks! read more

Best Pastor tacos in Ventura!!! No doubt about it. The service is great also. read more

I have been a patron of this establishment for over 20 years now. Always delicious no matter the order and something suitable for everyone, from authentic Mexican dishes to yummy food for the little ones. Owner Chef Daniel and his family are always so pleasant and take great pride in the food they make and serve. Best shrimp cocktails around and so much more. Highly recommended! read more

El Jarocho Seafood - Camerones Rancheros and Super Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

Drive by the place multiple times when I come down to work so I decide to stop by and have some breakfast. Small hole in the wall place with some of the tastiest food on the block!! They had out door seating and the staff is very friendly. They brought out some chips and salsa and the food came out pretty quick!! I was happy to stop by and support this small business. I will definitely come back! read more

El Jarocho Seafood - Chilaquiles with Red Sauce, I added chicken because I don't care for eggs. - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

Let's just say I am beyond disappointed. How is a seafood spot that brags about how long they've been in the seafood business not DEVEIN the shrimp!!!! Stopped buy on a perfect spring day with a desire for shrimp tacos! I ordered 2 and with the tip it was $20 for 2 tacos. I thought I found the ultimate spot for that price, yet I was as mentioned beyond disappointed. Every shrimp still had the shitty vein still intact!! To top it off it was two flimsy tortilla with fajita peppers, a bagged salad mix and some sauce that tasted like watered down thousand island dressings. It was busy with a steady supply of people coming in and out and I'm sure some of the standard items they make that are not seafood may be good but I won't be back unfortunately after seeing the lack of prep on the shrimp. read more

El Jarocho Seafood - Shrimp not deveined !! - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

A great place to go eat seafood or Mexican food in general. Their cockteles de camarón are very good and have a lot of shrimp they don't skimp out on the seafood at all. I also like to eat their pollo empanizado. They are quick to bring your order out and the service is overall great. Only giving 4 stars because the location is very small and I wish they had more seating. read more

I always come here when I visit Ventura. This place never disappoints. The people that work here are always nice too. read more

El Jarocho Seafood - Two asada tacos and one pastor. - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

Best cocteles around. If you've never had a coctel, you should, especially on a hot day. The staff is always friendly and their service is as good if not better than the food. Trust me, im big on service. Their menu is pretty extensive also, so there's plenty to choose from if you don't want the coctel, but definitely recommended. Thank you Jarocho! read more

El Jarocho Seafood - Coctel con todo - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

This place was not bad , wish I would have got the seafood though. I was craving a burrito so I ordered a California drenched in green sauce , their green sauce was really tasty , flavorful with a hint of spice. The California burrito could have had more meat in it and maybe a bit more cheese and French fries but it was overall pretty good but not amazing . They give you some chips and salsa while you wait again the green sauce in my opinion was the best followed by the pico style salsa and then the red salsa. The pics of the seafood looked pretty darn good, wish I would have ordered some instead. I also got a taco de buche as a starter and that was freakin amazing I'd definitely order that again and I hear their Al Pastor is pretty good too. Overall good experience , I like that it's easy to get to right off the avenue , And they have a nice size patio with tables to eat outside. read more

El Jarocho Seafood - Wet California burrito - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

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So happy to live on the Westside of Ventura and live so close to El Jarocho. Their menu includes various seafood choices. I love their carne asada burritos with salsa verde. read more

There tripa tacos are the best in Ventura! Service is always with a smile! Their cócteles de Camarón are really good too!

Amazing ceviche!! The burritos and tacos are also very good. Staff is so nice and the little storefront is so cute. The best!

If you enjoy a delicious cocktail then I recommend you come here! I drive across town to come get what I consider the best shrimp cocktail in the county, maybe even southern Cali. and believe me I've had a few from San Diego al the way up state Morgan Hill. You must come and try it when you're in Ventura! FYI: if you like spicy ask for extra Habenero read more

El Jarocho Seafood - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

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Just wanted to update with some photos. This restaurant is outstanding. Very consistent. I f***ing love this place. read more

El Jarocho Seafood - Shrimp cocktail LOADED with succulent shrimp the cocktail itself has SO MUCH flavor, you just need to add heat to your liking - Mexican Near Me - Ventura, California

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I absolutely love the agua Chiles. They're some of my favorite from Ventura County. Definitely recommend this place come check it out if you're in the area read more

Food was Bomb AF.... we got the mojarra plate Which was huge. The fish taco can feed a whole family of 4. Their salsas are on point. read more